Connecticut Immigration Ratings
Hispanic Population
411,000
% of State Population
12%
Undocumented Residents
110,000
U.S. Senatorial Voting Record:
Immigration Legislation Immigration Reform
Senator Dodd (D)
Senator Lieberman (D)
| HS News Grading | ||
|---|---|---|
| Votes | Dodd | Lieberman |
| Border Security- Vote to Deny funding to complete 700 miles of border fence.(S.Amdt 1399 to S.Amdt 1373 to HR 2892) | A | A |
| Deportation- Vote for Funding of Sanctuary Policies for Unauthorized Immigrants.(SAmdt.2630 to HR 2847) | A | A |
| Workforce- Vote to NOT mandate that all companies with federal contracts verify all employees through E-verify(S.Amdt 1371 to S.Amdt 1373 to HR 2892) | A | F |
| Workforce-Vote Not to extend E-Verify for six years (S.Amdt 604 to HR 1105) | A | A |
| Co-Sponsored DREAM ACT- Development Relief, and education for Alien Minors Act of 2009( S. 729) | A | A |
| Overall State Grade: | A | |
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